Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer - Hybrid

Leonardo; Ortucchio; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Meal vouchers €9/day

Job summary

Leonardo Space Division is seeking a Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support in-orbit spacecraft operations at the Fucino Space Centre. You will help prepare and execute flight operations, contribute to validation tests, and assist in mission planning and anomaly resolution.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in aerospace engineering and have 2–3 years of satellite operations experience or relevant academic work.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 2–3 years of satellite operations experience or relevant academic projects.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and one of Python, C++, or Java.
• Knowledge of LEOP, commissioning and routine phases; SVT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and execute satellite flight operations across mission phases (LEOP, Commissioning, Routine).
• Support development, testing, validation, and maintenance of Flight Operations Plans and satellite databases.
• Contribute to System Validation Tests and mission simulation campaigns; support readiness activities.
• Monitor satellite health and status; assist in trend analyses and anomaly investigations.
• Coordinate satellite activity schedules with MCC and provide training to operations personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Leonardo Space Division is seeking a Junior Spacecraft Operations Engineer to support in-orbit spacecraft operations at the Fucino Space Centre. You will help prepare and execute flight operations, contribute to validation tests, and assist in mission planning and anomaly resolution.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in aerospace engineering and have 2–3 years of satellite operations experience or relevant academic work.